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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.30, 23,911.69 and 9,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.30, 23,911.69 and 9,369.52 is: 12,929.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.30 : 23,911.69 = 9,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.30/23,911.69 = 9,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.30x = 23,911.69 × 9,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.30x = 224,041,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,041,057.69/17,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.95

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